How to paint weatherboards

How to Exterior Paint

How to do a great job with exterior paint First job is to check if you have an old oil based paint or a water based paint -use a rag with Methyated Spirits (avaiable at shop) and rub the old paint. If the paint comes off onto the rag it is water based paint. -you can then over coat with a water base primer and top coat -if oil based use one of oil based primers for spot priming of area, then an oil based top coat -if you want to use a water based system, use our high solids 3-1 primer then top coat As with any job prep is everything, pressure clean down, remove flakes, carry out any repairs and give a sand. Prep work being carried out before painting We have everything in stock to carry out a great job, premium paints, rollers, brushes, fillers, rapid plastic sheets and more ............... A good coat of Crystal 15year Exterior paint after a 3-1 primer. 2-3 coats of our high solids exterior for a great long lasting job. A prefect job using Crystal Paints - a better paint Always wear safety gear, read and follow labels.